I recently sent a message to the group regarding the fact that my K3 would shut off at power levels over +/-50 watts. I tried two different power supplies, made up new power cables and even reset the radio. The problem remained. Several group members offered suggestions, some of which I had already tried, and some of which I hadn't. I was ready to sent the radio back to Elecraft for service, since I am going on vacation in about a week (poor me; I am being "forced" to go to Hawaii for two weeks) and don't really have time to dig into the radio. On a whim, I borrowed a power supply from a friend (a Powerwerx SS-30DV); problem solved! With a little troubleshootting, it was quite apparent that there was output voltage regulation problems with both of my two supplies. One was about 5 years old; the other about two. I never would have assumed that both supplies would have "gone south" at the same time; so much for assumptions! I like this outcome rather than have to send the radio in for servicing. Alls well that ends well... 73 de K6SBA David in Santa Barbara ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected]
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